Question 1

Under which conditions is it appropriate and/or advisable to terminate a helper-counselor relationship? How should a helper prepare a client for such termination?

Accepted Answer

It is appropriate and advisable to terminate a helper-counselor relationship under certain conditions, such as when the client has achieved their goals and no longer requires counseling, when the client is not making progress and would benefit from seeking help elsewhere, or when there is a conflict of interest or ethical issue that cannot be resolved within the counseling relationship.

When preparing a client for termination of the counseling relationship, the helper should first discuss the reasons for termination openly and honestly with the client. This can help the client understand and accept the decision. The helper should also review the progress and goals achieved during the counseling relationship, and discuss any future steps or resources that the client may need to continue their growth and development. It is important for the helper to provide referrals to other counselors or resources if the client still requires support.

Additionally, the helper should ensure that the termination process is gradual and not abrupt, allowing the client to process their emotions and thoughts about ending the counseling relationship. It is also important for the helper to express their appreciation for the client's trust and willingness to work on their issues, and to provide reassurance that the client can always reach out for support in the future if needed.

Overall, the termination of a helper-counselor relationship should be handled with sensitivity, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring that the client feels supported and empowered to continue their journey towards well-being.

Question 2

African American and Asian American clients may be more inclined to prefer a helping approach that is

Accepted Answer

A) structured,logical,and individualistic. 
B) structured,logical,and contextualistic. 
C) affective,reflective,and individualistic. 
D) affective,reflective,and contextualistic. 
A) structured,logical,and individualistic. 
B) structured,logical,and contextualistic. 
C) affective,reflective,and individualistic. 
D) affective,reflective,and contextualistic. B

Question 3

Which of the following demonstrates best practice in writing up an intake report?

Accepted Answer

A) Steps are taken to ensure that the report will be viewed only by those to whom the client (or guardian)has granted access. 
B) Psychological terminology is used to add to the accuracy and richness of the report. 
C) Comprehensive inferences are offered in a section at the end of the report. 
D) The report is lengthy enough to incorporate all of the details offered by the client. 
A) Steps are taken to ensure that the report will be viewed only by those to whom the client (or guardian)has granted access. 
B) Psychological terminology is used to add to the accuracy and richness of the report. 
C) Comprehensive inferences are offered in a section at the end of the report. 
D) The report is lengthy enough to incorporate all of the details offered by the client. A

Question 4

Discuss approaches you might implement to encourage a reluctant or reticent client to become more verbally forthcoming in a session.

Accepted Answer

There are several approaches that can be

Question 5

Research has found that _____ of clients terminate counseling after one or two sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 33% 
C) 25% 
D) 10% 
A) 50% 
B) 33% 
C) 25% 
D) 10%

Question 6

Subsequent interviews are characterized by the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) rapport building 
B) information gathering 
C) focusing in depth 
D) changing topics 
A) rapport building 
B) information gathering 
C) focusing in depth 
D) changing topics

Question 7

Client reactions to initial interviews are colored by

Accepted Answer

A) previous positive helping experiences. 
B) previous negative or mixed helping experiences. 
C) lack of previous helping experience. 
D) all of the above. 
A) previous positive helping experiences. 
B) previous negative or mixed helping experiences. 
C) lack of previous helping experience. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

Identify and elaborate on the three main components of helping sessions held subsequent to the intake interview.

Accepted Answer

The three main components of helping ses

Question 9

Termination is appropriate when the client has

Accepted Answer

A) learned all the skills and developed all the awareness they are able to. 
B) solved all their problems. 
C) more to gain from independence than from the relationship. 
D) decided they no longer want to go to counseling. 
A) learned all the skills and developed all the awareness they are able to. 
B) solved all their problems. 
C) more to gain from independence than from the relationship. 
D) decided they no longer want to go to counseling.

Question 10

When the helper defines the nature,limits,roles,and goals of helping,this is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) assessment 
B) an intake interview 
C) treatment planning 
D) structuring 
A) assessment 
B) an intake interview 
C) treatment planning 
D) structuring

Question 11

Helping sessions with adults are generally limited to __________ minutes in length due to recognition of a saturation point that will detract from productive work for both client and helper

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15 
B) 30-40 
C) 45-50 
D) 90 
A) 10-15 
B) 30-40 
C) 45-50 
D) 90

Question 12

When a duty to warn or to protect arises out of concerns that a client poses immediate danger to another identified individual,all EXCEPT which of the following would constitute ethical options?

Accepted Answer

A) notifying or warning the intended victim 
B) reducing the frequency of sessions with the client 
C) protecting the intended victim by securing protection from police 
D) hospitalizing the client 
A) notifying or warning the intended victim 
B) reducing the frequency of sessions with the client 
C) protecting the intended victim by securing protection from police 
D) hospitalizing the client

Question 13

Outline the parts of effective structuring in initial helping sessions.

Accepted Answer

Effective structuring in initial helping

Question 14

The federal government rule called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)is concerned primarily with which aspect of helping?

Accepted Answer

A) helper supervision 
B) confidentiality and privacy 
C) advertising of helping services 
D) research in the helping professions 
A) helper supervision 
B) confidentiality and privacy 
C) advertising of helping services 
D) research in the helping professions

Question 15

When a helper opens a session by asking the client,"Where would you like to begin today?" this is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a clarifying question 
B) a closed question 
C) a structured invitation 
D) an unstructured invitation 
A) a clarifying question 
B) a closed question 
C) a structured invitation 
D) an unstructured invitation

Question 16

Confidentiality discussions should take place early on so that clients can

Accepted Answer

A) make an informed decision about consenting to counseling. 
B) divulge abuse of minors so that it can be reported to the authorities. 
C) consult with other professionals about their case to ensure the best fit. 
D) study the appropriate ethical codes. 
A) make an informed decision about consenting to counseling. 
B) divulge abuse of minors so that it can be reported to the authorities. 
C) consult with other professionals about their case to ensure the best fit. 
D) study the appropriate ethical codes.

Question 17

Which of the following is generally NOT true with respect to terminating a helping relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) If handled well,the client and helper may emerge from the termination process unchanged. 
B) Termination may engender a sense of loss for both client and counselor. 
C) Termination may be experienced as a re-enactment of former good-byes in the client's life. 
D) Termination may foster a sense of success for both the client and helper. 
A) If handled well,the client and helper may emerge from the termination process unchanged. 
B) Termination may engender a sense of loss for both client and counselor. 
C) Termination may be experienced as a re-enactment of former good-byes in the client's life. 
D) Termination may foster a sense of success for both the client and helper.

Question 18

Outline strategies a helper might employ to convey to a client that it is time to 'wind down' or terminate that day's helping session.

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies a helper ca

Question 19

Suppose that you have been enjoying a very productive and rewarding helping relationship with a client of six months.You then learn that the client will be moving to another town in two months.Describe how you might optimize the termination process.What thoughts,feelings,and behaviors might you anticipate on either side of the helping relationship?

Accepted Answer

Optimizing the termination process in th

Question 20

Imagine that you are meeting a potential client for the first time.Discuss the process in which you would engage in order to establish informed consent.What are the crucial elements of the informed consent process?

Accepted Answer

When meeting a potential client for the

Under which conditions is it appropriate and/or advisable to terminate a helper-counselor relationship? How should a helper prepare a client for such termination?

African American and Asian American clients may be more inclined to prefer a helping approach that is

Which of the following demonstrates best practice in writing up an intake report?

Discuss approaches you might implement to encourage a reluctant or reticent client to become more verbally forthcoming in a session.

Research has found that _____ of clients terminate counseling after one or two sessions.

Subsequent interviews are characterized by the following EXCEPT

Client reactions to initial interviews are colored by

Identify and elaborate on the three main components of helping sessions held subsequent to the intake interview.

Termination is appropriate when the client has

When the helper defines the nature,limits,roles,and goals of helping,this is referred to as __________.

Helping sessions with adults are generally limited to __________ minutes in length due to recognition of a saturation point that will detract from productive work for both client and helper

When a duty to warn or to protect arises out of concerns that a client poses immediate danger to another identified individual,all EXCEPT which of the following would constitute ethical options?

Outline the parts of effective structuring in initial helping sessions.

The federal government rule called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)is concerned primarily with which aspect of helping?

When a helper opens a session by asking the client,"Where would you like to begin today?" this is an example of __________.

Confidentiality discussions should take place early on so that clients can

Which of the following is generally NOT true with respect to terminating a helping relationship?

Outline strategies a helper might employ to convey to a client that it is time to 'wind down' or terminate that day's helping session.

Imagine that you are meeting a potential client for the first time.Discuss the process in which you would engage in order to establish informed consent.What are the crucial elements of the informed consent process?

The Helping Profession

The Helping Relationship

Communication Patterns in the Helping Process

Attending Skills

Listening Skills

Action Skills

Conceptualizing Client Issues and Setting Change Goals

Using Integrative Helping Strategies and Interventions

Considerations and Challenges for Beginning Helpers

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Exam 7: Managing the Helping Sessions

Under which conditions is it appropriate and/or advisable to terminate a helper-counselor relationship? How should a helper prepare a client for such termination?

African American and Asian American clients may be more inclined to prefer a helping approach that is

Which of the following demonstrates best practice in writing up an intake report?

Discuss approaches you might implement to encourage a reluctant or reticent client to become more verbally forthcoming in a session.

Research has found that _____ of clients terminate counseling after one or two sessions.

Subsequent interviews are characterized by the following EXCEPT

Client reactions to initial interviews are colored by

Identify and elaborate on the three main components of helping sessions held subsequent to the intake interview.

Termination is appropriate when the client has

When the helper defines the nature,limits,roles,and goals of helping,this is referred to as __________.

Helping sessions with adults are generally limited to __________ minutes in length due to recognition of a saturation point that will detract from productive work for both client and helper

When a duty to warn or to protect arises out of concerns that a client poses immediate danger to another identified individual,all EXCEPT which of the following would constitute ethical options?

Outline the parts of effective structuring in initial helping sessions.

The federal government rule called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)is concerned primarily with which aspect of helping?

When a helper opens a session by asking the client,"Where would you like to begin today?" this is an example of __________.

Confidentiality discussions should take place early on so that clients can

Which of the following is generally NOT true with respect to terminating a helping relationship?

Outline strategies a helper might employ to convey to a client that it is time to 'wind down' or terminate that day's helping session.

Imagine that you are meeting a potential client for the first time.Discuss the process in which you would engage in order to establish informed consent.What are the crucial elements of the informed consent process?

The Helping Profession

The Helping Relationship

Communication Patterns in the Helping Process

Attending Skills

Listening Skills

Action Skills

Conceptualizing Client Issues and Setting Change Goals

Using Integrative Helping Strategies and Interventions

Considerations and Challenges for Beginning Helpers

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